Conan O’Brien “Glass Blowing” for Amex Ad- 12.16.10

So many great inspiring ads and videos this week! The Conan O’Brien Amex Ads ares are just incredible. From a design and travel perspective, they are such a nice look at a culture and an artisanal skill. First there was “Curtain” ad shot in India, where in about a minute you get to see exactly how cloth is made and dyed… in the follow up, we’re brought to Italy, and Conan blows the glass to make the Applause sign! The obsessive attention to detail in these ads, and sharing the process… the pain of imperfection followed by the perseverance to perfect it… such a great thing to aspire to! Take a look at both adverts as well as the great Making Of videos on the next page!

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I loved these adds but now that I have spent more time with them, thanks to you, I now realize that they are for American Express. I assumed that they were for the Conan show. Amazing what I automatically tune out — I wonder how many others there are like me? I